New Uses for Old Newspapers

Ever wonder what you could do with your old newspapers besides recycling them? Well I'm going to give you some new uses for old newspapers. You may already be using some of these ways, but hopefully you will discover many more you can use.

There is never a shortage of newspapers, if you get the morning and evening editions, then Saturday and Sunday, that's 12 newspapers a week. And of course you're not looking at just one sheet, but several.

Needless to say, this adds up, and even today, a lot of people don't recycle their old newspapers, so maybe you can start using them around the house. Please enjoy the article and I hope you can discover a few ways in which you can use old newspapers.

Use In Your Hats

If you love your hats and want them to keep their shape, why not stuff a few sheets of old newspaper inside them.

Use In Your Leather Shoes

You can stuff sheets of newspaper inside your leather shoes so they keep their shape.

Use In Your Purse

If you have dozens of purses stored away, you can help them retain their shape by stuffing them with newspaper before storing.

Use On Your Furniture

Not all of us have coverings to use when painting, so use sheets of newspaper to cover your furniture instead. You can also use them to cover your floors and carpet.

Use On Your Windows

When you're painting, why not tape sheets of old newspaper to your windows to protect them from splattering paint. Especially if you're painting the window frame.

Use On Your Table

If you feel your table is too hard, even with a tablecloth, why not spread sheets of newspaper on the table, then put your tablecloth on. This should add more cushion.

Use As A Shoe Mat

If you're still polishing your shoes, then protect the surface where you're polishing them, by using the newspaper as a mat.

Use When Shampooing Your Rugs

Put a few sheets under your rugs when you shampoo them. This will protect your floor.

Use As A Wind Block

If cold air seeps under your doors in the winter time, try stuffing an old newspaper under them to prevent the cold draft from coming into the house.

Dry Your Windows

This is an old one that a lot of people already use. When you wash your windows, use sheets of newspaper to dry them.

Make A Hat

If you don't have a scarf or old cap to use when paint, make a hat out of newspaper instead. This will protect your hair from paint splatters, especially if you're painting the ceiling.

Use When Sewing

This is my favorite, and I've used it a lot. Make your own sewing patterns out of old newspapers. This cuts down on buying new patterns that are rather expensive now.

Use In Arts And Crafts

We've all done this. Using old newspapers to make paper mache for your child's craft projects.

Use To Make Kites

We did this 45 years ago. I don't know if children are into kites today, but it's a good way to put those old newspapers to good use. Make a kite for your child. We even painted and decorated them!

Use As A Table Cover

Anytime you or your children use the table for coloring, drawing, gluing or painting, put down a few sheets of newspaper to protect your table.

Use On Your Child's Dollhouse

Paint the newspaper with toxic free paint for children, add pretty designs and use it for wallpaper in the doll house.

Use As A Dust Pan

This speaks for itself. If you're ever in a position of needing a dust pan, and all you have around is newspaper, then use it for your dustpan.

Use As Logs

Roll them up in the winter time and use them as logs for your fireplace.

Use As Kindling

If you have a real wood burning fireplace, why not keep some bundles around so you can use sheets of the old newspaper as kindling to start your fire.

Use To Remove Cobwebs

Roll several sheets together and use a rubber band to hold them together. Cut strips on one end to use like a duster to remove cobwebs.

Use To Ripen Tomatoes

Just wrap your green tomatoes in the newspaper and leave them to ripen. This will speed up the process.

Cover You Plants

If the area you live in is expecting a frost, cover your plants with newspaper to help keep them warm.

Use As A Weed Barrier

If you have a garden or landscaping around your house, why not place newspaper down to prevent the growth of weeds. Your soil would go on top of the newspaper.

Use As A Funnel

If you need a funnel, make one out of your old newspaper.

Use As A Megaphone

Didn't get your megaphone for the game, then make one out of newspaper. Tape or glue the edges down, and if you're really motivated, why not paint it the colors of your favorite team.

Use In Bird Cages

You can line your bird cages with old newspapers.

Use In Waste Baskets

Use old newspapers to line the bottom of your waste baskets.

Use In Your Storage Boxes

You can also use newspapers to line the bottom of your storage boxes.

Use On Your Shelves In The Garage Or Greenhouse

Line your shelves and drawers in the garage or your greenhouse with newspaper.

Use In Your Flower Vases

Crumple up a few sheets and put them in the bottom of your artificial flower vase. This will support the flowers and make arranging them easier.

Use When Packing

If you need to pack something either for moving or storing, why not use your old newspapers to wrap things like glassware, cups, plates, etc. Then you can also crumple up a few sheets and stuff around them to keep them secure.

Use On You Car Windshield

Put a few sheets on your car windshield during the winter, this will prevent it from icing over.

Use As A Bird Feeder

Place a few sheets outside on the snow, then sprinkle birdseed over them. This will help feed the birds in your yard during the winter.

Use As Knee Pads

If you have to kneel for any reasons, like gardening, cleaning, working on the car. Why not use newspapers as knee pads. This will give cushion to your knees.

Make Party Hats

How neat is this? Use the colored comic section of your Sunday paper to make party hats.

Use On Benches

They make excellent covers for wet benches. So use them, this will protect your clothes from getting damp or wet.

Use As An Umbrella

How handy. Use sever sheets as an emergency umbrella.

Use For Seafood Cookouts

It doesn't matter if the table is inside or outside, the object is to cover it completely with newspaper then dump all the cooked seafood and boiled vegetables onto it.

Entertain Your Children

Save the daily comic section of your old newspapers and give them to your children to color when the weather is bad and they can't go out doors.

Use As Gift Wrapping

Don't spend money on gift wrapping. Use your old newspapers instead. It's unique and you won't find anyone else with your designs.

Okay, this completes New Uses For Old Newspapers. Even though you are going to be recycling your newspapers, eventually even those will have to be trashed. So after you have completely finished with the old newspapers, either recycle them or take them to a recycling plant yourself.

If you don't choose to use any of the ways listed above, why not just all your old newspapers and take them to the recycling plant and make a little money. I believe they pay by the pound, so this is a fun way to make a few extra dollars.

Whatever you do, if you're not burning your old newspapers, they will accumulate, and recycling them is the best thing you can do. Just don't put them all in the trash!